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[ONE Themes and Apps] Coraz:
Is quickpic the crappy CM version, or is it the one before the fall?

Also, how is installing Cheetah Mobile spyware/adware/scareware beneficial?

Great project nonetheless.
[ONE Themes and Apps] pbergonzi:
Yeah--I can't wait for that too!
[ONE Themes and Apps] sameerm02:
Anti-gapps :p

I'll try one package soon with angler
[ONE Themes and Apps] Ninnix96:
Thanks i add it in the tutorial :D
[ONE Themes and Apps] ghembuls:
...and the significant point is?.....

Hi Dev

Im still confuse with this project, based on what I have read, this project is meant to replace Gapps. So, how exactly we can get apps from google if we decide to add some apps from Playstore. I understand, there are more apps store other than just Playstore. By replacing google, the project is aiming only to change the store from google to other stores, or there is a more significant gain we can achieve by deleting gapps. Other than privacy, battery, wakeclock and such reason.

Because, if the aim is only to replace gapps, MIUI by default, on Mi4 didnt include gapps. We need to install gapps installer to have gapps access. Your packages are great, they contain useful apps indeed, but by removing gapps, will all concerns as mentioned (privacy, battery etc) be resolved or are we merely changing from "Tiger Claw into Crocs Bite"

Every project must have aim and purpose, bigger than just delete and replace. Would you be kind to share it.

Thank you.
[ONE Themes and Apps] Ninnix96:
thanks you, I'll release a ios similar version in next time

thanks you yes I delete launcher, i study aroma now hahahahaha
[ONE Themes and Apps] Ninnix96:
with quick pick is the lasted version, but is very good, with cheetah mobile i want relased one only package

ahhahaha thanks
[ONE Themes and Apps] Ninnix96:
They are made to opo (so might create problems on other devices), you can try?
[ONE Themes and Apps] krishna442:
Will try on OnePlus Two and report back if success. Cheers bro. Working fine on the original flagship killer.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] weasel:
I see that the T-Mobile UK website now as a "coming soon - expected September" entry for the Kaiser, but when I emailed customer services about when we could expect it, all I got was a "when you can buy it on the web site, then its available, but not until then" type response.

Does anybody know when T-Mobile UK will be releasing this puppy? I want one
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Noiz:
Are you on T-Mobile already? They're selling them through the upgrade department now (I ordered one yesterday). Can't say what their plans are otherwise though.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] weasel:
Thanks for the info, but I'm currently with O2 for my phone. I have a 3G card from TM, but its not due for upgrade yet. I guess I'll just have to be patient (or else fork out £450 for a SIM free one.).
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Stinkeymole:
Is your Vario III on pre order or have they dispatched it too you already? Can I ask how much they charged you for an upgrade and what plan you are on? I'm planning on getting this device too.:D

Many Thanks

C.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] chaps:
damn. I phoned about an upgrade on Wednesday and was told to watch the website :-(
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Noiz:
Check my thread here for all the info!

If it helps I spoke to Craig in their upgrades dept. I just asked him about the phone and he said it's already out. He checked his sheet of available phones and confirmed it was there, then said he'd double check with another department and would call me back. 10 minutes later he called back and said yes, they're available now and I'd get mine sometime next week.

Now I'm all excited and can't wait for it to arrive!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Stinkeymole:
Cheers dude! Thanks for replying.

But i've just come of the phone from the TM upgrades dept, spoke to a nice lass and she said it hasn't been released yet, she said to call back in a weeks time as she said they may be released then. She made no attemped to offer me another phone so I kinda believed her and we ended the call there.:confused::(

C.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] acostaf:
Negative Not Phone yet :(

The phone have not been release yet, they don't even have a release date i believe the Upgrade Dep. because their objective is keep clients, so we have to wait.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Noiz:
Hmmm, I guess we'll see what happens next week then. I'll let you know as soon as mine arrives, and there's nothing by Wednesday I'll give them another call.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] nlhall:
Just got off the phone to "T" the chap I talked to seemed very nervous and when I asked about an upgrade he was all "mmm oh, I might not be the best person to help you but I'll see what I can do, but if i can't I'll find someone who can", seemed a good bloke, but it must have been his first day or something, anyway, playing on his naivety, I coxed him through the system and he confirmed that there is no date or price on the system for the VarioIII yet.

Having dealt with call centre people for many many years I have no reason to doubt this fella, but come on T-Mobile, it cant be far off now!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] acostaf:
Are you sure T i not sending you Vario II instead?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] kidd78:
can people confirm what tarriff they are on, because the guy i spoke to said i will have a £49.99 worth of upgrade free and i wasnt too happy with that as a new phone will prob cost me about £200 plus just for upgrade! especially the Vario III

Im on flex 35
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Noiz:
They'd better not be, as that's what I ordered first. My phone conversation went pretty much like this:

Me: Hi, I spoke to you about half an hour ago and ordered a Vario II upgrade?

Him: Yes, I remember...

Me: Well, I was just looking on your website and I notice the Vario III is due out this month.

Him: It's already out!

Me: Really?

Him: Yeah. Just let me check my sheet here... Yes, it's here, it'll cost you an extra £30 over the Vario II.

Me: Awesome, I'll do that then please.

Him: OK. *pauses* Just let me double check it's definitely available. I'll call you back in about 10 minutes?

Me: OK, thanks.

10 minutes later my phone rings...

Him: Hello, just letting you know that phone is available and I've ordered it for you. It'll be there next week.

Me: Fantastic. Thanks a lot.

And that's it! Unless the guy was lying to me, it seems like I'll be getting it next week, although why he'd feel the need to lie I really don't know. If I end up with the Vario II, I'll be calling him straight back and sorting it out.

Like I said though, I'll keep you posted as to what happens.

Edit: I just thought I'd point something out... This guy originally phoned me about upgrading (he knew all of my details, including my last bill value, so was definitely from T). I can only assume that the upgrade dept that calls out is different to the one customers call themselves. Either that or I've become the victim of a pretty elaborate scam!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] duttythroy:
vario iii won't be out until late october or later down this year thats what I have been told by t-mobile so I end up getting a simfree kaiser. It could be hoax call or someone from different phone organisation tricking you to get an upggrade but will end up been a new contract to them.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Noiz:
If it is a hoax or a different company then I'll find out soon enough. I've only told you exactly what they told me. It seems everyone that asks is getting a different answer at the moment, so maybe I just got lucky. I don't know what else to tell you other than watch this space!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] alanplum:
Any joy on this yet?

I know 3 people waiting to get their hands on the Vario III.

They should have just bought a SIM free one like I did :)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] alanplum:
Scratch that.

I just called T-Mobile business in the UK and the guy said that they will release the MDA Vario III hopefully this week!!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Noiz:
Mine hasn't arrived yet, although the guy quoted Tuesday at the earliest so it's no biggie.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] oscilx:
Called CS again this morning, and was told, could well be first week in october. At that point i said i may as well get my code and leave tmob. to which i was then told actually should be this week .... Hmmmmmm...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] IBORGUK:
I was quoted "Coming in October" when I spoke to the upgrades dept.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] wizzzard:
I stumbled accross this site in my quest for a release date for the Vario III. The first thing I noticed was that 3g/HSDPA appears only to be available on the Web&Walk plus and max tariffs.

I'm guessing that the VarioIII launch will coincide with revision of the Web&Walk T&Cs.

I am now wondering what my £27:50 Flext20+W&W is going to have to go upto to get 3g/HSDPA and a decent handset subsidy:(
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] little_rock:
How is it that I seems to only get these call centre plebbs at T Mob that have never heard of the bloody Vario III?!

It bugs me that some of youse guys really good info and I just get Glenda from ****ing Bangor?!

Bah! cmon TMob you buggers!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] IBORGUK:
Which T-Mobile team did you speak to when you discussed your upgrade ? They have reference numbers. If you progress your upgrade ask for the team reference.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] wizzzard:
I dunno, but if you smile whilst talking to them it seems to help, even over the phone:) How I managed to smile after 20 mins of Diamond Day muzak is a different matter.

Just got off the phone again with a real helpful Tmob chappie, he went through his Emails and twice checked the stock updates before saying try again at the end of the month. He can't take preorders without an in stock date.

I am determined not to let the wait get to me but it is the same with all new technology. Sky HD last summer, Wii last Xmas. You read everything you can find about your latest object of lust. You constantly check likely sites for a glimmer of news. The waiting feels like it will kill you.

At least in this this time round I can get an HTC unbranded item if the wait for T-mobile gets too bad.

<PORN>

Here is what we are all getting hot and bothered about in all its open glory.

</PORN>
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] little_rock:
lol.... droooool...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] lozzd:
So are you expecting the T-Mobile one to be all locked down and coated with Tmobile rubbish? I'm still debating the move to T-Mobile from o2 but I'm really unsure. My friends T-mobile Vario II didn't even have the standard Windows Mobile calculator on it!! The exe file was there but there was no shortcut to it in the Program folder...

Saying that, how difficult is it to put the standard HTC Rom on there? Does it work?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] danprodan:
Rom upgrades are normally not a problem once you unlock the device. which is not a problem either if you are patient. I have always upgraded my devices and never had any serious problems (knock on wood). I bought an HTC branded version, but am looking to switch to the tmobile version. i like the D pad much better on tmobile.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] doody:
One case for going with O2: as they are rolling out their Edge network for iPhone data access, you can hop onto it with your Kaiser and have a balance between battery life VS speed, and the option of switching on 3G when you have the need for speed!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] little_rock:
I'm a little out the loop but web n walk kicks ass

the o2 as i knew it took the walled garden approach...

things prolly changed now tho this ws like 2 yrs ago....

I'll get the T mob then chuck a new rom on it.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] lozzd:
Yeah little_rock, I was all for leaving except

1) now the iPhone is out, unlimited data is coming Oct 1st and apparently it's going to be very cheap (and o2's gprs/edge/3g rules, no need for W&W "plus" or "max" etc)

2) The phones are always cheaper to upgrade (the vario II is still £70 for a new customers on T-Mobile, I upgraded to the HTC Wizard for cheaper than that on O2)

3) I'm on a really old online contract which means a) 12 months and b) I get a hell of a lot for what I pay. Contracts from other companies now make no comparison whatsoever.

It's good to know that you can flash back to the HTC Rom though. I will bear that in mind, thanks.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Noiz:
So I was just reading this thread when what should happen? A knock at the door! Lo and behold it was Mr Postman delivering my brand new Vario III!

Only it's not the Vario III. The idiots have gone and sent me a Compact III.

*sigh*

Sorry to get all your collective hopes up with this. Needless to say I'll be back on the phone shortly to get this one returned and then I'll be waiting with the rest of you for T-Mobile to sort themselves out.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] duttythroy:
I feel it for you mate dumb ****s at t-mobile
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] weasel:
Hmm... Unlimited data on O2 - about bloody time!!! I await the official announcements with interest
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] acostaf:
They did the same with me, they sent me the mda compact instead of Vario, two years ago.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] FloatingFatMan:
I just got the following email from Powerup Mobile.

As this was on their pre-order for T-mobile, I guess it's not going to be out for a few more weeks yet. :(
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Noiz:
I can see some comedy ensuing from my situation... I've just come off the phone with the same guy I spoke to before, who apologised that I'd got the wrong phone, but didn't seem too apologetic, if you get my meaning. He did say the cost of returning the phone to them would be refunded though. They'd better do!

Anyway, he again assured me the Vario III is available when I asked for further confirmation, and said he'd get one to me in the next few days.

Right now I'm just expecting to be sent another Compact III and have to go through the whole thing all over again. At least if they keep screwing it up I might be able to get a further discount out of them...

I'll keep you posted. :D
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] IBORGUK:
Noiz,

I am sorry to hear of your grief although given my own conversations with the upgrade dept I was not surprised you didn't get the Vario III, given as I mentioned earlier in the thread it's "coming in October" with no specific date.

Please let us know how the replacement unit goes,although again I suspect it will not be a Vario III.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] bartzilla:
Right, FWIW I spoke to my employer's "Business Account Manager" at T-Mob last week about this and that and got a different date/story from all the ones I've seen so far, together with one nugget that probably is correct and explains the differing dates:

I was given a "Mid-October" date (15th I think he actually said) for Vario III availability.

He also mentioned that the demand was phenomenal, and that they were attempting to "manage" the availability due to the high level of demand. I suspect that's what going on with the differing dates - they're "managing availability" by trying to stagger the 'release date' to different groups.

Of course, could be a load of old bollox too but that's what I was told fwiw.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Noiz:
Haha, you make it sound like someone's died! Really, I'm not too bothered about the whole thing, it's just a little frustrating seeing as I broke my Universal a couple of months back and have been using an ancient Nokia 3310 since then.

Right now, while it would be fantastic if I actually get a Vario III with the next delivery, I'm not expecting it. I'm expecting another Compact III, or at best a Vario II. I am very curious as to how many times I'll have to send incorrect phones back, how many times they'll insist they're in stock, and how many times we'll go round in circles until they offer me the phone for free. ;)

I can live with the Nokia for a little while longer, and to be honest it's providing me some comedy while I wait.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] danprodan:
T-Mobile offering discount instead of the Kaiser

I am just off the phone with T-Mobile UK upgrade department. I was told the phone was delayed, so it will not be released in September as their website shows, and that they have no availability information. But they will 'definitely have it'.

I was offered though a discount of £15 per month off my WnW plan as 'the new phone is very similar with my Vario II'.

They have no info on pricing, but she said that 'the phone will be quite expensive'...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Noiz:
I've just had a call from my good friend Craig, who tells me my Vario III has just arrived at his office and will be delivered here tomorrow.

Stupidly, I didn't ask him to confirm the name written on the box as I have other things on my mind right now, but of course I'll let you all know what turns up tomorrow!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] darthbane2k:
WRONG.

The 'new' O2 Tarrifs are as follows

1) 3OOMB per month with no IM or VOIP or streaming allowed for £7.50

2) Unlimited with no restrictions for £30 - also allowed to use phone as modem

3) iPhone tarrifs are available to all - yes you get unlimited data and wifi with them but the voice plan is crap.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] wizzzard:
Hope it turns out to be the real deal this time round. Can I ask how you contact your new best mate Craig? was it via 150>upgrades or do you have another contact number? One last question, are you a business user?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] IBORGUK:
Noiz,

I hope I am wrong but I am thinking "no chance !"

Good luck and as I said before make sure you get the team reference number of those you speak to.

Let us know how you get on.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] lozzd:
Yes after speaking to them the other day I'm thinking you're right. However you could've at least told me your sources. T-Mobile is looking more and more likely.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] oscilx:
The plot thickens.....

Make of this what you will...

Chatting in the pub with friends, about the death of my Tytn and how tmob had nothing better to offer until the kaiser appears, and random pub bloke piped up and said that there will be a staggered roll out of the vario III as customer interest is so high. (Or all of us are calling them everyday) This gem came from a bloke in the pub !! :)

(I live near Tmob head office, hatfield) he reckoned that it would be business customers first. This is getting very funny now....
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] wizzzard:
Have a look here over at Modaco. I missed retentions closing minutes ago :eek: but I will be mithering them 1st thing in the morning.:)

is the waiting nearly at an end?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Noiz:
The letter that came with my Compact III says it's from CBS Ltd: "Mobile Phone Specialists - and Authorised Dealers for - T-Mobile"

Whether that means they're the distribution centre or, more likely, a separate company hawking T-Mobile contracts is unknown. Still, they got me what I wanted (provided it arrives), without screwing up the current contract that I've been very happy with.

Anyhoo, if you want to give them a call they're on 01159 613358. PM me if you do decide to go through them, cos they do some £10 cash back thing. ;)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Noiz:
Mine's arrived! And it's the right one!

It's niiiiice. Gotta give it the initial charge now, but I shall take photos if anyone wants to see. The front's silver with T-Mobile branding, but it's a kind of brushed metal. Very stylishly done IMO.

I'll post impressions of the installed software once I get it turned on.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] IBORGUK:
Noiz,

Well done !

I am glad you got a result.

May I ask how much your upgrade cost you and which tariff are you on ?

Thanks
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] darthbane2k:
Not need for sources. It was confirmed today..

http://www.mobiletoday.co.uk/content/16929.asp?men=2&sub=6

Only they are billing it all as 'unlimited', and its subjected to a 200MB fair use policy. :mad:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Noiz:
It cost me £110 on the FlexT 25 + Web n' Walk package, with £5 monthly discount.

Looking around at the other threads it seems my deal is middle of the road. Some people on higher tariffs are being offered the phone for higher prices, while others are being offered it cheaper despite being on a cheaper package. Looks like it's largely down to your own haggling abilities and who you talk to.

I'm happy with the deal I got. :)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] IBORGUK:
Noiz,

Thanks for the info. I am on the same tariff so I'll see what happens when I call them on October 5th, which is my upgrade date.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] little_rock:
Noiz...

In the nicest possible way - you B******!!!

;-)

Did you buy direct from T Mob?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Flangeophile:
Have been with TMob for 18 months (on the Flext 35) - gave a quick call - they offered myself and my business partner free upgrades to the Vario III with £10pcm reduction. I decided not to haggle.

My best guess is that they see this phone as a bit of a fly-trap on the street. It seems they're quite keen to get them out there...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] lukesmith:
I called TMob today and managed to get it for £60 on Flext 35 WnW+ - 18months (and i blagged the 'web only offer' of free weekend calls) and should be arriving tomorrow.

I was on the verge of staying with o2 (who i've been with for 7years!) but the most they would give me was £100 credit for renewing without getting a phone through them (they tried charging me double what new customers would be paying for the Exec 2 years ago). After working out the sums, it works out only slightly more expensive over 18months to go to tmobile.

I could have waited for o2's data tariff addons tomorrow but im impatient and the rumors of it being 300mb for £7.50 (and unable to use messenger unless you pay more) drove me away (not that im ever going to use 300mb anyway, let alone 3gb...i do like to use messenger while on the train). I bet i'll be eating my hat tomorrow.

Does anyone know if Terminal Services works on TMobile? Sometimes I find myself out and about and need to remote into a work server.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] chaps:
Just got off the phone to a nice woman at T-Mobile after reading all the activity on here. Ordered it at 5.25pm and it should be here by 1pm tomorrow :-)

The best deal she could do for me was to stay on my current FlexT 25w&w (no discount), 12 month contract, Vario III for 99.99, although she did forget to charge me for delivery so saved a fiver there :-/

Not the best deal, but I am not quite 12 months into my old contract (2 weeks short). So I am happy :-D.

Better get my Vario II onto Ebay before you lot do :-p
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] lukesmith:
I spoke to the local reading store today to see if i could go in and get one and the guy in there said they still don't have a date for when they would be getting them in store (or what the store deals would be) but expected sometime october. I then told him you could get them over the phone...he was calling up afterwards to get himself one.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] chaps:
It works fine on my Vario II to my home server :-)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] tripitaka:
Ordered mine this morning on 12 month Flext25 + w'n'w.

It's costing me £100 for the handset.

I realised that they were doing a £5\month discount on the flext tariffs, so I rang them again this afternoon and they've put the discount on too.

Should arrive tomorrow morning, excellent!